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Incredible Wildlife

Spot the Big Five roaming the beautiful Okavango Delta

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Flooding of the Delta

A great spectacle which brings an abundance of wildlife

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Unique Remoteness

With only a few camps in the Delta, you'll experience true wilderness

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Water Safari

Enjoy a new perspective of safari from the water

The iconic Botswana safari

The Okavango Delta is rightly known as one of the premier wildlife habitats in the world, home to an enormous density and diversity of wildlife.

There’s something quite magical about the Delta, with its amazing sunsets, the sound of the frogs at night, and the elephants wading through the reeds, all combining to make an unforgettable stay.

One of nature’s great spectacles, the flooding of the Delta, brings water from thousands of miles upstream on the Okavango river, arriving into Botswana in the dry season. Huge herds of animals flock to take advantage of the ready supply of water and nutrients, and their predators follow.

What’s more, they’ve had the good sense to allow just a few camps in the Delta, meaning you’re unlikely to see others during your game drives, adding to the feeling of a true wilderness.

The Okavango Delta is celebrated for its water safari activities. From zooming through the waterways on a powerboat to drifting along in a mokoro, your guide will reveal the secrets of the Delta, while you enjoy seeing tiny frogs and beautiful birdlife, from the lilac breasted roller to the larger waterbirds such as herons, storks and if you’re lucky, the Pel’s Fishing owl.

Highlights

The Okavango Delta is one of the best places to spot the Big Five

Traverse the waterways to see the beautiful birdlife of the Delta

Explore the land of the BaSarwa, a group of traditional hunter-gatherers who call the Delta their home

Experience seeing some of the worlds most endangered animals, including white rhino, cheetah and African wild dog

The Okavango Delta is truly remarkable. Experiencing safari from the water is so unique and exciting, and there's just something so magical about the remoteness you feel when you're here - it's just you and nature.

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Maria O'Sullivan

Head of Africa Travel Design

Luxury accommodation in Okavango Delta

Only a few camps get to call the Okavango Delta their home. Here are our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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Personalised Design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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Authentic Experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Responsible Travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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Whatever you want from your Okavango Delta tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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When to visit

June through to October are the best game viewing months as the climate is very dry and the water begins to recede, making the animals congregate in smaller areas. However, the temperature during October can be very hot.

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Game Viewing

July - August

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Bird Watching

November - April

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Delta Flood

June - September

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Whatever you want from your adventure in Okavango Delta, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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